17 Questions
What is the minimum duration for a Part-Time PhD program according to the provided information?
2 years
Which of the following is NOT a key aspect of Integrity in Research as mentioned?
Subjectivity
How many journals from Scopus are required for a PhD thesis according to the provided information?
1 journal
What is the minimum duration for a Full-Time Master program according to the provided information?
1 year
Who is the Head of Department of Postgraduate Studies at the Faculty of Engineering Technology?
Dr. Andri Kusbiantoro
What does research involve?
Performing experiments and gathering evidence
What is the main purpose of gathering more evidence in research?
To eliminate incorrect theories
In research, what type of theories are more likely to be true according to the text?
Theories with fewer assumptions
What analogy is used to describe the process of forming a theory based on evidence in research?
A pentagon
How does research contribute to understanding the truth, as per the text?
By getting a picture as accurate as possible through fewer assumptions
What is emphasized in research in terms of theories and assumptions?
Theories with fewer assumptions are prioritized
What is a typical step involved in the research flow mentioned in the text?
Analysing and discussing the Results
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic mentioned for a postgraduate student in the text?
~ 3 years for Lecturer
What is one of the factors involved in the implementation of Flexural Strength as per the text?
Porosity
What is a focus area in the dissertation submitted to the Graduate Faculty of North Carolina State University?
Development of Piezoelectric Non-Intrusive Wireless Vibration Sensors
Which department at The University of Alabama in Huntsville offers a Master of Science degree in Engineering?
Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
What does a postgraduate student typically do for ~ 2 years as per the text?
Prepare for Proposal Defense
Study Notes
Postgraduate Studies
- Minimum duration for Master's program: 1 year (Full Time), 2 years (Part Time)
- Minimum duration for PhD program: 2 years (Full Time), 3 years (Part Time)
Research Requirements
- PhD: Thesis + 1 journal (Scopus) or Thesis + 2 proceedings (Scopus)
- Master: Thesis + 1 proceeding (Scopus)
Research Ethics
- Integrity in Research: Honesty, Openness, and Accessibility
- Reliability in Performing Research: Objectivity, Impartiality, and Independence
- Duty of Care: Fairness in providing references and giving credit
- Responsibility for the researchers of the future
Malaysian Code of Responsible Conduct in Research
- ASM (Academy of Sciences Malaysia)
Introduction to Research
- "Research is seeing what everybody else has seen and thinking what nobody else has thought" - Albert Szent-Györgyi
- Philosophy of Research: evidence-based, experimentation, theory formation, and elimination of incorrect theories
Research Process
- Developing a research question and objectives
- Understanding the background and defining the problem
- Detailing the methodology and conducting research
- Continuously reading literature and analyzing results
- Generating conclusions and recognizing future works
Typical Research Flow
- Analysing and discussing results
- Finalizing conclusions and recognizing future works
- Determining objectives and scope
- Understanding background and defining the problem
- Detailing methodology and conducting research
Postgraduate Journey
- Timeline: Master's (~ 2 years), PhD (~ 3 years)
- Roles: Lecturer, Researcher, Postgraduate student
- Key milestones: Proposal Defense, Progress Presentation, Pre-Viva, Viva Voce
Test your knowledge on research integrity, honesty, reliability, objectivity, fairness, and responsibilities in conducting research. Learn about the requirements for different academic qualifications such as Master's and PhD degrees with regard to thesis and journal/proceedings publications.
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